Can mobile access guarantee freedom of movement and security at the same time? Do smooth access controls and new lock and key systems contribute to efficiency gains in everyday private and professional life? How do living and traveling change with flexibly adaptable access authorizations? And how do smartphones influence everyday professional and private life?
Read our articles on mobile access and the future of access control.
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